ASUS GTX 570 DirectCU II

Today, we have the ASUS GTX 570 DirectCU II, with a custom PCB design, that will be going onto our test bench to see how closely it performs to the marketing hype. The DirectCU line of cards from ASUS are catered to the overclockers out there in the market. The DirectCU has precision mounting, putting the copper heatpipes in direct contact with the GPU for better cooling performance. ASUS has also implemented their SAP, Super Alloy Performance technology, which uses high quality capacitors, MOSFETs, and chokes along with ASUS’s super hybrid engine. They have also equipped the 570 with multiple sets of input fuses on the circuit board to eliminate any chance of excessive or dangerous temperature rises, which should keep you from frying your video card. With the DirectCU II cooling system, ASUS has improved heat dissipation with 600% more airflow via the dual fans. Now that this beast houses a triple-slot card, we will have to take notes during our review and see how well we like the new design, or hate it. For now, let’s get going and actually toss the 570 on the test system and see what all it can really do. Read on…

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The uber clean kick is further embellished with the help of a hang tag bearing the collaboration and special branding on the heel. It’s finished off with a grey outsole that helps add a bit of contrast to the mix.